Safeguarding Adults Board: recorded webinars/training sessions

The West Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board was formed on 1st April 2026, following the end of the tri-borough West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board.

We will update this page as the new board reviews and updates information.

The links below will take you to recorded webinars/training sessions, endorsed by the Board.

'5 Nations' Adult Safeguarding and Protection Seminar series

You can find out about the 2026 '5 nations' seminars on the training and resources page.

You can find information about past 5 nations seminars on the safeguarding Ireland website.

Safeguarding Adults Week

Find information about and resources from previous Safeguarding Adults Weeks here.

Sandra Safeguarding Adults Review (SAR) reflective discussion - July 24

Rebecca Berry, Head of Adult Safeguarding and Quality Assurance at Wokingham Borough Council and Sue Brain, Service Manager, Safeguarding Adults at West Berkshire Council have recorded their reflections on the learning from the Sandra SAR and how this can be used in ongoing practice.

Listen to the Sandra SAR Podcast episode.

Mental Capacity and Executive Functioning when there is self-neglect and or alcohol use - June 2024

This webinar was delivered by Kathy Kelly, ICB Berkshire West Designate for Safeguarding Adults, Professor Keith Brown, Chair of the Berkshire West Safeguarding Adults Board, and Edd Bartlett, MCA Lead Professional, on 11th June 2024. It was created and credit to Rebecca Berry from Wokingham local authority, Suzanne Rhodes, Adult Safeguarding Quality and Development Manager, and Suzanne Rhodes, DOLS Manager.

The session was delivered in response a Tina SAR Recommendation: The safeguarding adult board to request assurances that all partner agencies are trained in applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and completing formal Mental Capacity Assessments, specifically regarding decisional and executive capacity when working with self-neglect and alcohol use. Ensuring that local guidance and training is in place so that mental capacity assessments and reassessments are undertaken where appropriate and, in a manner consistent with the guidance set out in the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice.

Hidden Harms - October 2023

Here is a video about video about Hidden Harms on YouTube. It focuses on domestic abuse and older people.

Please do share across your networks.

Pauline SAR Learning Webinar - July 2023

A presentation from the Pauline SAR author, detailing the learning from this SAR.

Watch the Pauline SAR Learning Briefing on YouTube.

MARM - Supporting Individuals to Manage Risk and Multi Agency Framework - May 2023

A pre-recorded video describing how the MARM works in West Berkshire Council:

Identifying and responding to self-neglect - February 2023

Webinar from Suzy Bray - Emerita of Social Work, University of Sussex and Independent Safeguarding Consultant - aimed at the voluntary care sector:

Why do people self-neglect? - November 2022

The 'Why do people self-neglect?' webinar was presented by Suzy Braye. The webinar provides information and guidance regarding the psychology of self-neglect and how to work with this:

Working effectively with individuals who exhibit hoarding behaviours - November 2022

Webinar on Hoarding, presented by Jo Cooke from Hoarding Disorders UK. The webinar provides guidance in order to work effectively with individuals who exhibit hoarding behaviours:

Arson Awareness Webinar - November 2022

Webinar on Arson Awareness, from the Royal Berkshire Fire Rescue Service in November 2022. Cases of arson linked to domestic abuse are on the increase, this session will improve the knowledge of staff regarding this issue:

Self-Neglect and Fire Risk Webinar - November 2022

A webinar on Self-Neglect and Fire Risk, presented by Neil Whitemann from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service in November 2022. The webinar provides information and guidance of how to manage fire risk when working with individuals who may be at risk of fire at their homes due to hoarding behaviours.

Dewis Choice - November 2022

Dewis Choice, presented by Rebecca Zerk. Dewis Choice is the first longitudinal prospective study globally to examine the decision-making processes of older victim-survivors as they seek help and access to justice. Dewis Choice has highlighted the diverse 'lived experiences' of 131 women and men aged 60 years and over who have experienced abuse from intimate partners and/or adult family members.

Webinar on Elder Abuse - Domestic Violence and older adults - November 2022

Webinar on Elder Abuse - Domestic Violence and older adults, presented by Isobel from Hourglass. The webinar informs the work which Hourglass are doing in working with older adults who are experiencing domestic abuse.

Predatory Marriage Webinar - November 2022

Webinar about Predatory Marriage, a powerful session from the personal experience of a daughter whose mother was the victim of predatory marriage.

Coercive Control and links with fraud in families Webinar - November 2022

Webinar on Coercive Control and links with fraud in families, presented by Professor Keith Brown, Independent Chair West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Board.

Self-Neglect and the Mental Capacity Act - October 2022

On the 18th October 2022, in response to the West of Berkshire Safeguarding Adults Partnership Boards Priority on Self-Neglect, the Boards Independent Chair Professor Keith Brown delivered a session on Self-Neglect and the Mental Capacity Act.

Steven SAR Webinar - June 2022

Practice note on Icon for pdf Case of Steven [206KB] in June 2022 the SAB held a bitesize learning session in regards to learning from this case, the recording can be found here:

Pressure Care, Prevention and Monitoring - March 2022

In response to our 2021/22 priority in regards to pressure care management, Truly Pinkarchevski, Team Manager, Promoting Independence (Reablement and Sensory Needs) Reablement Team at West Berkshire Council, has produced this video: